BEIJING — For centuries across countries, people have turned to traditional healers, home remedies and ancient medicinal knowledge to address their health and well-being needs.
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Former Dutch prime minister and wife die ‘hand in hand’ in legal duo euthanasia
THE HAGUE (AP) — Dries van Agt, the Christian Democrat prime minister of the Netherlands from 1977 until 1982, has died by euthanasia, “hand in hand” together
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University of Miami Launches Heart Health Plan For The USVI
CHRISTIANSTED — The U.S. Virgin Islands suffers some of the worst rates of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in the United States. With more than 40 percent of
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Musk Says Neuralink Installs Brain Implant In First Patient
AUSTIN — The first human patient received an implant from brain-chip startup Neuralink on Sunday and is recovering well, the company’s billionaire founder Elon Musk
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Report finds 93 US deaths after cosmetic surgery in Dominican Republic since 2009
SANTO DOMINGO (AP) — U.S. health officials say 93 Americans have died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic since 2009, with many of the
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Quaker Oats Advises Consumers of Expanded Products Recalled
CHICAGO — Quaker Oats is advising consumers of an expansion of the product recall on specific granola bars, cereals and snacks because they have the potential to be
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UVI’s EmpowerU Youth Summit Kicks Off Next Month
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — UVI’s EmpowerU Youth Summit 2024 takes place on February 10 on St. Croix at the UVI Great Hall, on February 24 on
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Cesarean deliveries surge in Puerto Rico, because ‘women are afraid of vaginal birth’
SAN JUAN (AP) — Cesareans are surging in the Puerto Rico, which has one of the world’s highest rates with more than 50% of babies now
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Understanding Opioid Addiction: Exploring Its Causes And Treatment Options
In recent years, opioid addiction has emerged as a critical public health issue, affecting individuals and communities worldwide. This complex disorder transcends demographic boundaries, bringing
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Companies announce partnership to release dengue-fighting mosquitoes in the Caribbean
BRIDGETOWN (AP) — Two private companies announced Friday a partnership to release mosquitoes across the Caribbean bred with a bacterium that blocks the dengue virus as the
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